Concerns rise over potential oversight in radioactive contamination testing in Pike County drinking water

PIKE COUNTY, Ohio — Residents in Pike County may be facing an invisible threat in their drinking water: Technetium-99 (Tc-99), a radioactive contaminant that, despite its mobility in water and potential health risks, is not included in Ohio’s routine water testing programs. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) confirms that public water systems must monitor…

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Chillicothe attorney announces candidacy for judge

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Local attorney, Jason M. Miller, has officially announced his Republican candidacy for the Chillicothe Municipal Court Judge, aiming to fill the…

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